Brussels Sprout Seeds - Crispus F1

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Clubroot problem in the garden or allotment? Then choose Crispus! Clubroot Fungus resistant! Healthy roots produce heavy crops! The only choice if you have the disease in the soil. Adapted to growing in stressed conditions, Crispus produces good crops that hold well on the stems. Harvest September-November.

TOBY'S TIPS: “Plant firmly on light soils and earth up round the stems in autumn as the plants may topple (technically known as ‘lodging’) over with autumn winds.”

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Clubroot resistant!

Clubroot problem in the garden or allotment? Then choose Crispus! Clubroot Fungus resistant! Healthy roots produce heavy crops! The only choice if you have the disease in the soil. Adapted to growing in stressed conditions, Crispus produces good crops that hold well on the stems. Harvest September-November.

TOBY'S TIPS: “Plant firmly on light soils and earth up round the stems in autumn as the plants may topple (technically known as ‘lodging’) over with autumn winds.”

Hardiness:-10 degrees

Resistance to Disease:True

Seeds:True

Bulbs:False

Shrubs:False

Tree:False

Plants:False

Aftercare - Easy:True

Aftercare - Moderate:False

Aftercare - High:False

Height:71-80cm

Edible Flower:False

Spread:41-50cm

Likes Acidic Soil:False

Beds & Borders:True

Greenhouse, Glass House or Home:True

Prefers Full Sun:True

F1 Variety:True

Shrub:False

For maincrop, sow on a prepared seed bed outdoors early March-late April. For early crops, sow in frames or under cloches during February. Transplant to final growing positions at 60-90cm (2-3') apart in well-firmed soil May-early June. Harvest September-February.

HEALTH BENEFITS: Antioxidant. Good source of vitamin C. COOKING HINTS: Fresh use or freezing. Cut cross on base of sprout and boil for minimum period. Also delicious stir fried with ginger, garlic and shallots!
Pick from base upwards when small walnut size - pushing downwards to remove. F1 hybrids will all be ready at the same time. As autumn approaches earth up stem to anchor plants securely.

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